Let's Get It On is a 1973 soul/R&B song by Marvin Gaye, and the title track and lead single from the album of the same name. It was released June 15, 1973 and recorded March 22, 1973 at Hitsville West in Los Angeles. The tune was written by Marvin Gaye and Ed Townsend and produced by both, with the Funk Brothers providing the signature funky backing. The lyrics celebrate romantic and sexual love, signaling Gaye’s rise as a sex symbol and helping shape the album’s sensual mood. The track features a moody vocal performance, a distinctive guitar groove, and a famous three wah-wah intro; the album version is 4:53 and the single edit 3:58. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1973 and became Motown’s best-selling single of the year. The song is in E-flat major at about 82 BPM and has endured as a classic Motown staple, later issued in deluxe editions with previously unreleased material.
